Fire Alarm Wiring Standards Quiz

Questions and Answers

Power-limited wiring requirements are found in Part ? of Article 760.

Power-limited equipment circuit limitations are verified by ?.

The testing laboratory

Underground power-limited copper fire alarm circuits that extend outside the building must comply with ?.

Parts II, III, and IV of Article 800 and Part I of Article 300

The inside of a conduit installed under a concrete slab at grade level is considered a ? location.

Wet Signup and view all the answers

What cable type is suitable for two hours of direct attack by fire?

FPLP-CI Signup and view all the answers

Fire alarm circuit survivability is required for systems using ?.

partial evacuation or relocation Signup and view all the answers

Circuit integrity (CI) cable can be spliced with off-the-shelf twist-on connectors between the controls and the zone it serves.

False Signup and view all the answers

Power-limited circuits may be wired using ?.

Non-power-limited wiring methods Signup and view all the answers

Assuming that there are no approved separations between conductors, which of the following conductors are permitted in the same cable or raceway as power-limited circuit conductors?

Class 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which cable type is permitted to be installed exposed in a plenum space?

FPLP Signup and view all the answers

Failure to remove conduit burrs usually results in ?.

Ground faults Signup and view all the answers

The proper non-power-limited cable for riser use is ?.

NPLFR Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can abandoned fire alarm cables remain in a building?

When they are tagged for future use. Signup and view all the answers

Non-power-limited circuits may be wired using which of the following?

THHN in EMT Signup and view all the answers

Where non-power-limited wiring is installed exposed, it must be mechanically protected within ? of the finished floor.

7 feet Signup and view all the answers

Fire alarm circuit conductors above a suspended ceiling may use the same support wires that support the ceiling grid.

False Signup and view all the answers

An in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications system is required for systems using total evacuation plans.

False Signup and view all the answers

Systems that require ? of occupants are not required to meet survivability requirements.

Total evacuation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a distributed recipient mass notification system (DRMNS)?

Reverse 9-1-1 Signup and view all the answers

Mass notification systems are used to warn of ?.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Two-way, in-building, emergency communications systems are also called ?.

Firefighters telephone Signup and view all the answers

Emergency voice/alarm communications systems utilize ?.

Loudspeakers Signup and view all the answers

An emergency voice/alarm communications system uses ? communications.

One-way Signup and view all the answers

In-Building Mass Notification Systems must operate at standby for 24 hours, followed by ? of all connected load.

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Batteries used as secondary power supplies for emergency communications systems must have a minimum safety margin of ?.

20% Signup and view all the answers

In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications systems are required to have what secondary power supply capacity?

24 hours standby plus 15 minutes of all connected load Signup and view all the answers

Outgoing and return conductors of Class A, N, or X circuits ? be separated by a distance of ?.

should / 1' vertically and 4' horizontally. Signup and view all the answers

Systems that provide for a partial evacuation or relocation of occupants must be ?.

Survivable Signup and view all the answers

Level 3 survivability requires which of the following?

A fully sprinklered building Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a two-hour rated wiring method?

Type FPLP-CI cable Signup and view all the answers

When survivability is required for an emergency voice/alarm communications system, which of the following circuits are required to meet the survivability requirements?

Notification appliance circuits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors will affect speech intelligibility?

Distortion Signup and view all the answers

NFPA 72 requires firefighter telephone systems to support no fewer than ? handsets under simultaneous use.

5 Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 12 of NFPA 72 has ? levels of survivability.

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of intranet alerts and reverse 9-1-1?

DRMNS Signup and view all the answers

A Temporal ? signal is used to signal total evacuation.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has the potential to cause poor speech intelligibility?

Low S/N ratio Signup and view all the answers

Survivability requirements apply to systems using complete (total) evacuation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Areas defined as requiring intelligibility are called ?.

ADS Signup and view all the answers

A combination burglary/fire alarm system listed for household use may be used in a small mercantile occupancy.

False Signup and view all the answers

A combination fire alarm/security system with a single display requires a second display for the fire alarm portion where the ?.

AHJ determines the non-fire alarm information displayed is excessive Signup and view all the answers

Combination systems utilize ?.

a single control unit that performs multiple functions Signup and view all the answers

Non-fire alarm system components may share fire alarm wiring on a combination system.

True Signup and view all the answers

Direct connection of two or more compatible control units is sometimes referred to as ? communication.

Peer-peer Signup and view all the answers

A technology that allows fire alarm signals to be sent over a local area network is called ?.

BACNet Signup and view all the answers

Electric fire pumps must be supervised for ?.

pump running Signup and view all the answers

Diesel fire pumps must be supervised for ?.

controller or engine trouble Signup and view all the answers

Smoke detectors installed in elevator lobbies for elevator Phase I recall must be installed within ? of the centerline of each elevator car controlled by the detector.

21' Signup and view all the answers

What minimum number of fire alarm control circuits (for Phase I recall) is required for each group of elevators?

3 Signup and view all the answers

The ? is selected by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

designated elevator recall level Signup and view all the answers

Heat detectors used for shunt trip are not required to be connected to the fire alarm system and are not required to be monitored for integrity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Pit sprinklers located less than ? above the pit floor are exempt from causing shunt trip.

2' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signals is not required to be transmitted from an interconnected suppression system control unit to the main fire alarm control unit?

Guards tour Signup and view all the answers

The standard that contains requirements for duct detection in HVAC systems is ?.

NFPA 90A Signup and view all the answers

A duct smoke detector actuation is permitted to cause a(n) ?.

a.alarm signal without a constantly attended location Signup and view all the answers

Control units that perform suppression system releasing service must be ?.

listed for releasing service Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a 'fail-safe' circuit?

Class D Signup and view all the answers

The maximum delay (retard) for a waterflow switch is ?.

90 seconds Signup and view all the answers

A high-rise building is usually defined as a building with an occupiable level more than ? above the lowest level of fire department access.

75' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must be deenergized when sprinklers actuate in the same area?

HVLS fans Signup and view all the answers

Specifications are an opportunity for the designer to add ?.

requirements for site-specific fire protection goals Signup and view all the answers

Under the MasterSpec® numbering system, specifications for fire protection systems are now found in Division ?.

28 Signup and view all the answers

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) revised the MasterSpec® specifications numbering system in ?.

2004 Signup and view all the answers

Specifications Division ? applies to all other divisions.

1 Signup and view all the answers

Public authorities having jurisdiction, such as a fire marshal or electrical inspector, can enforce specifications.

False Signup and view all the answers

Blueprints are developed using the ? process.

Diazo Signup and view all the answers

A 'D' size drawing is ?.

22"x24" Signup and view all the answers

Hidden objects are usually shown by ? lines.

Dashed Signup and view all the answers

Match lines are usually indicated by which line type?

Zig-zag Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following documentation must be provided for all fire alarm system installations?

Floor plans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not required on shop drawings by Chapter 7 of NFPA 72?

Name of Equipment supplier Signup and view all the answers

Record drawings are usually developed from shop drawings by the ?.

Contractor or equipment supplier Signup and view all the answers

Standard symbols for fire protection are found in NFPA ?.

170 Signup and view all the answers

Standard electrical symbols are found in NECA ?.

100 Signup and view all the answers

Non-power-limited circuits operate with voltages up to ?.

600v Signup and view all the answers

Tables ? and ? provide limitations for power-limited circuits.

12A/12B Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wiring and Circuit Requirements

Power-limited wiring requirements specified in Part 3 of Article 760.
Limitations for power-limited equipment circuits must be verified by a testing laboratory.
Underground power-limited copper fire alarm circuits require compliance with Articles 800 (Parts II, III, IV) and 300 (Part I).
Suitable cable type for two hours of direct exposure to fire is FPLP-CI.
Power-limited circuits may utilize methods defined in Chapter 3, including power-limited and non-power-limited wiring methods.
Class 2 conductors are permitted in the same cable or raceway as power-limited circuit conductors without approved separations.

Safety and Installation Considerations

The inside of conduits under concrete slabs is classified as a wet location.
FPLP cable is allowed to be installed in plenum spaces, while specific riser applications use NPLFR cable.
Non-power-limited circuits can be wired using THHN cable in EMT conduits.
Failure to remove conduit burrs typically results in ground faults, impacting safety compliance.
Exposed non-power-limited wiring requires mechanical protection within seven feet of the finished floor.

System Integrity and Survivability

Fire alarm circuit survivability is mandatory for systems employing partial evacuation or relocation.
Notifications of emergency alarm circuits need survival integrity, particularly under challenging conditions.
Level 3 survivability demands a fully sprinklered building for optimal resilience.
Systems designed for total evacuation plans do not necessitate survivability standards.

Mass Notification Systems

In-building emergency communication systems are referred to as firefighters' telephones.
Mass notification systems serve to issue warnings for various emergencies.
Two-way in-building emergency systems also denote reverse 9-1-1 installations.
Emergency voice/alarm systems function predominantly through one-way communications.

Inspection and Documentation Standards

Fire alarm system installations require comprehensive documentation, including calculations, floor plans, and riser diagrams.
Specifications for fire protection systems are contained within Division 28 under the MasterSpec® numbering system, revised in 2004.
Standard symbols for fire protection are found in NFPA 170, while standard electrical symbols are found in NECA 100.
Documentation must detail equipment specifications, without requiring the name of the equipment supplier on shop drawings.

Special Considerations for Equipment

Smoke detectors in elevator lobbies are mandated to be placed within 21 feet of the centerline of each elevator car.
Class D circuits are classified as fail-safe circuits, crucial for system reliability.
Standards are set for control units in suppression systems, mandating monitoring for alarms, troubles, and supervision signals.

Compliance with Standards

NFPA 90A outlines duct detection requirements for HVAC systems, crucial for maintaining fire safety.
Physical distances for outgoing and return conductors of Class A, N, or X circuits must be maintained as prescribed.
The maximum delay permitted for a waterflow switch is regulated to 90 seconds, ensuring prompt alerting.

General Fire Safety Principles

Areas requiring intelligibility for announcements are designated as ADS (Areas of Designated Speech).
Power-limited circuits function effectively under voltages up to 600V, governed by tables 12A and 12B.
Two-hour rated firewalls require a firestopping classification with a minimum F rating of 120 to block flame passage.

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Description

This quiz covers the wiring and circuit requirements outlined in Article 760 for power-limited equipment and fire alarm circuits. It also addresses safety considerations for installation, including cable types and conduit classifications. Test your knowledge on compliance and best practices for wiring methods in fire alarm systems.